Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Duke Primary Care Croasdaile

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About Duke Primary Care

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.

Certified Medical Assistant – Duke Primary Care Croasdaile

**7,500 Commitment Bonus for Eligible Candidates**

 Certified Medical Assistant certification is required prior to beginning position.  

 

Duke Primary Care Croasdaile in Durham is a premier destination for accessible, top-quality medical care for patients of all ages. Boasting 24 state-of-the-art exam rooms and an on-site phlebotomy lab, the clinic is designed for convenience and efficiency. With a dedicated team of 14 providers, 2 licensed social workers, 2 registered dietitians, and exceptional clinical staff, the clinic offers a full spectrum of services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, women’s health, pediatrics, immunizations, and diagnostics. Duke Primary Care Croasdaile is committed to delivering comprehensive, compassionate care to meet the diverse needs of families in the community.

 

Location: 1821 Hillandale Road Suite 24B, Durham, NC 27705

 

Hours: 7am – 5pm Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm Friday

   

What you will do:

Clinical responsibilities:

• The CMA collects medical histories, monitors vital signs, explains treatments to patients, and prepares them for exams and procedures.
• Patient care support may include assisting medical staff, gathering and preparing lab samples, conducting basic lab tests, performing EKGs, removing sutures/staples, changing dressings, educating patients and families about care, and documenting in records.
• Additional tasks include disposing of contaminated supplies, processing instruments, cleaning medical equipment, calling in prescriptions, preparing and giving medications as instructed by the doctor, and handling prescription refills.
• Performs other clinical tasks as assigned by the doctor.

 

Administrative responsibilities:

• The CMA greets patients, answers calls, schedules appointments (including arrival in Maestro Care), checks out patients, and handles referral scheduling. They coordinate hospital admissions, lab services, and update medical records. The CMA also completes forms, manages billing tasks like receiving copays and collecting balances, handles correspondence, and orders supplies.
• Additional administrative tasks may be assigned, and the CMA may assist with clinic activities, such as Joint Commission or fall prevention efforts, and participate in clinic committees.

 

What you will need:

Education:

• Level I -- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
• Level II -- Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
• Level III -- Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.

 

Experience:

• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Level III -- Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting. Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting. General Ladder Statement: In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II and III.

 

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:

• Level I